After nominations for the 53rd CMA Awards were revealed this morning, many country stars—including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, and more—posted their reactions to the news via social media. Check out some of the responses below, as we continue to update the page. really unexpected to wake up to but DAMN. thank…
Did You See What Happened When Cody Johnson Started Singing “Old Town Road” at a Live Show?
Cody Johnson was playing in College Station (gig’em) when he started the song we’ve all heard by now, “Old Town Road“. That’s when the crowd started to boo. Cody followed-up saying, “Hey, if that’s country music, I will line up after this show and kiss every last single one of y’all’s a**. Don’t be mad…
2019 CMA Awards Nominations: 9 Snubs & Surprises
The nomination for the 53rd CMA Awards were announce on Aug. 28, and there were a few questionable omissions—as well as surprising inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are 9 snubs and surprises—off of the top of my head sans any deep research—from the 53rd annual CMA Awards nominations, which recognized artists’ works from July 1,…
Labor Day Deals!
Can you believe it? Labor Day weekend is around the corner and that means a lot of deals that you can take advantage of. If you plan on doing some shopping, make sure you visit the store’s website and social media sites for discount offers. Another good tip, using the Honey extension on your browser…
CMA Awards Nominations By the Numbers: Maren Morris (6), Brothers Osborne (4), Luke Combs (3) & More
The nominations for the 53rd CMA Awards were announced on Aug. 28. Check out our By the Numbers breakdown. MAREN MORRIS – SIX NOMINATIONS Single of the Year (“GIRL”) Album of the Year (GIRL) Song of the Year (“GIRL”) Female Vocalist of the Year Musical Event of the Year (“All My Favorite People”) Music Video…
2019 CMA Awards Nominations
Final nominees for the 53rd annual CMA Awards will be revealed Aug. 28, with select categories announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde in the 8 a.m. hour (local time). Following the Good Morning America broadcast, Morgan Wallen and Midland will visit Billboard to reveal final nominees in the…
Watch a Sneak Preview of Carrie Underwood’s New “Sunday Night Football” Opening With Joan Jett
Carrie Underwood is returning to Sunday Night Football on Sept. 8 with a new rendition of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” that features Joan Jett. In addition, 13 NFL players will be featured in the new clip, including Julio Jones, Kyle Fuller, Khalil Mack, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes, Jared Goff,…
Luke Combs Inches Closer to Shania Twain’s All-Time Chart Record
Once again this week, Luke Combs’ 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 46 weeks at No. 1. Only Shania Twain’s Come On Over, which led for 50 weeks from…
Listen to Chris Young’s Touching New Single, “Drowning,” Which Was Inspired by Friend’s Death
Chris Young will follow up his Top 5 hit “Raised on Country” with the release of a touching new single, “Drowning.” The new tune, which will be featured on Chris’ upcoming eighth studio album, Raised On Country, will impact country radio on Sept. 23. Co-penned by Chris, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge, “Drowning” was partly…
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Wins Song of the Year at MTV’s VMAs
Lil Nas X earned his first trophy at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Aug. 26 as his smash hit, “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, won Song of the Year. The tune, which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, bested hits from Drake, Ariana Grande, Jonas…